4.1 IDENTIFY THE KEY FEATURES OF ONE RECOGNISED ETHICAL FRAMEWORK FOR GOOD PRACTICE IN COUNSELLING

The BACP produces a booklet setting out the Ethical Framework that all of their counsellors must abide by.

The framework sets out standards for good practice, personal qualities, values and principals of counsellors, moral and ethical framework, ways to help counsellors resolve dilemmas and make professional judgments, information on appropriate relationship rules for counsellor and client and best practice for training and supervision.

Counsellors must adhere to the BACP values and Principals whilst working with the client. If the counsellor was working for an independent company they would also be expected to know and understand the framework that the company has for counsellors to follow during counselling sessions.

BACP provides information on their values and commitment to clients including respecting human rights, enhancing the client’s wellbeing and capability and facilitating a sense of dignity and self-worth that is meaningful to the client.

The principles of BACP direct our attention to the important ethical responsibilities towards the client including being respectful of clients autonomy, being trustworthy so that the client feels safe and calm during their counselling sessions.

A counsellor should show whilst working with the client personal moral qualities which should include, care (making the client our primary concern whilst working with them), humility, integrity, respect, sincerity, wisdom as discussed in class with Dorothy Week 6. 13.6.16 - ABC Awards – Level 2 – Award in Counselling Concepts this is probably one that can take a long time for many of us to develop. I imagine attending the “University of Life” will be one of the most helpful elements to discover that one does hopefully...